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This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to expand property tax exemptions for disabled veterans in Missouri. The resolution defines a "disabled veteran" as a state resident who has been honorably discharged from military service (including armed forces, reserves, National Guard, or state defense forces) and has been certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as having a 100% service-connected disability rating. The proposed amendment would exempt real property used as a homestead by disabled veterans or their surviving spouses from taxation, with the exemption continuing for the surviving spouse as long as they maintain and occupy the same property. If the surviving spouse sells the home or relocates, the tax exemption would expire. The resolution also outlines a mechanism for counties to replace lost tax revenues by imposing a countywide tax on certain property classes, with provisions for potential tax rate adjustments through voter approval. The amendment would be submitted to Missouri voters at the next general election in November 2026 or at a special election called by the governor.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Military Affairs and Security

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